kalua pig

i absolutely LOVE hawaiian food... i could eat it just about every day... a popular hawaiian dish is kalua pig.. kalua literally means "to cook in an underground oven" (from wikipedia!).. this is usually served at luaus... and the pig is slowly cooked in this underground oven..

so, i dont have an underground oven... but apparently people have found a way to replicate it! :)

i ran out and bought a crockpot... and while i was so very nervous to use that thing... and ive learned to trust it and leave it on when im not home....

this recipe is INCREDIBLY simple and so very yummy! try it! :)

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp hawaiian sea salt .
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke flavoring .
• 1 (6 lb) pork butt

Directions

• Step #1 Pierce pork all over with a carving fork.
• Step #2 Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat.
• Step #3 Place roast in a slow cooker/crockpot.
• Step #4 Cover up, & cook on Low for 8 hrs, turning once during cooking time.
• Step #5 Remove meat from slow cooker/crockpot, & shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
• Enjoy the Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker recipe

i used regular sea salt... and it pairs well w/ rice and corn :)

recipe from group recipes